The Disappearance of Cockroaches: A Cultural Reflection

This chapter investigates the unnoticed decline of cockroach populations and its cultural implications, linking it to broader themes like nuclear anxiety during the Cold War. It reflects on how societal trauma and personal memories shape our acknowledgment of change, offering a metaphor for resilience and survival through historical events. Through personal anecdotes and discussions, the speakers highlight the challenge of recognizing progress in our lives, especially when unpleasant issues like pests seem to vanish from our collective memory.